Category: Featured News

Now Get an ATM-Like Strong Aadhaar Card for Just ₹75, Won’t Tear or Get Damaged – Order Easily from Home

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Aadhaar card has become one of the most essential identity documents for citizens across India. However, the paper-based Aadhaar often gets torn, damaged by water, or worn out with regular use. To address this issue, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the Aadhaar PVC Card, a durable and convenient alternative. The Aadhaar PVC Card is a plastic card, similar in size and strength to an ATM or PAN card. It is lightweight, waterproof, and long-lasting, making it suitable for daily use. Equipped with a…

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Gig workers face challenges on a daily basis

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In an era dominated by online marketplaces and instant services, gig workers have emerged as the invisible backbone of urban life. Without them, concepts like “10-minute delivery” or “one-click convenience” would be unimaginable. These young workers deliver essentials door-to-door in every season, at all hours, and often at great personal risk. Yet, the irony is stark: those whose labor sustains the towering edifice of the digital economy are also the ones facing the greatest insecurity, exploitation, and neglect. The recent nationwide strike by gig workers on the eve…

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KGMU Performs Total Hip Replacement Surgery Using ‘Bikini Incision’ Technique for the First Time

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The Orthopedic Surgery Department at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing a total hip replacement surgery using the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA), commonly known as the ‘bikini incision’ technique, for the first time. The patient has recovered well and is now able to walk normally. Dr. Ravindra Mohan from the Orthopedic Surgery Department explained that 45-year-old Rajendra, a resident of Pratapgarh, had been suffering from severe hip pain for the past two years, which severely affected his daily activities. Despite trying…

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Railway Employees and Theatre Artists Pay Tribute to Safdar Hashmi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Railway employees and theatre artists paid heartfelt tribute to renowned cultural activist, writer and playwright Safdar Hashmi and Ram Bahadur Nepali on their death anniversary by organizing a cultural programme at the Passenger and Freight Coach Factory in Alambagh, Lucknow. The programme was jointly organised by Amuk Artist Group and the Northern Railway Mazdoor Union. The event began with floral tributes being offered to the portraits of Safdar Hashmi and Ram Bahadur Nepali. Northern Railway Mazdoor Union branch secretary Arvind Singh, branch president Dinesh Yadav, branch vice-president Abhineet…

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Hazratganj Police Crack Down on Unauthorized Autos and E-Rickshaws, 51 Vehicles Seized

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Acting on the directions of the Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Hazratganj police carried out a special enforcement drive against unauthorized auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws operating without valid documents, without verification, and in prohibited zones. The operation was conducted under the leadership of ACP Vikas Jaiswal. During the drive, all outpost in-charges of the Hazratganj police station jointly participated and checked vehicles across the area. As part of the action, a total of 51 e-rickshaws were seized for violations, while 98 vehicles were issued challans for flouting traffic…

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AHPI West UP Calls for adoption of ‘CIBIL-like’ framework for Insurers

Arijit Bose

Healthcare Reform Takes Center Stage at AHPI’s Landmark West UP Summit Mumbai: The West UP Chapter of the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) called for the establishment of a ‘CIBIL-like’ rating framework for insurers and TPAs so as to bring transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector. Dr. Anurag Mehrotra, President of the AHPI West UP Chapter, said, “In bank and non-banking financial space, tools like CIBIL scores provide a clear benchmark for transparency and accountability. Healthcare deserves an equivalent framework. The current behavior of Insurance companies and TPA…

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Uttar Pradesh Government Grants Essentiality Certificate for New Super-Specialty Course at KGMU

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a landmark development for medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has granted an Essentiality Certificate (EC) to King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow for starting a new super-specialty programme—FNB (Trauma Anaesthesiology and Critical Care)—making KGMU the first institution in the state to introduce this course. The Essentiality Certificate has been issued by the Medical Education Section-2, Government of Uttar Pradesh, under order number I/1195044/2026, dated January 5, 2026. The approval allows KGMU to launch the two-year super-specialty postgraduate course with two seats per year, marking a…

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NTPC Unchahar Launches Winter Workshop Under Girl Empowerment Campaign

Arijit Bose

Unchahar: NTPC Unchahar  formally inaugurated the Winter Workshop of its Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) at the DAV Auditorium, marking another step towards strengthening education, skill development and self-confidence among young girls from nearby rural areas. The week-long workshop aims to empower adolescent girls through structured learning modules, physical activities and personality development sessions. The programme focuses on holistic growth by combining academics with confidence-building initiatives. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Vishw Mohan Singh, Project Head, NTPC Unchahar, as the chief guest. Senior officials including the General Manager (Operation &…

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Uttar Pradesh Government Clears ₹54-Crore Pedestrian Bridge Over Gomti River

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The state government has approved the construction of a 180-metre-long pedestrian bridge over the Gomti River by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) at an estimated cost of around ₹54 crore, officials said. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months. As part of the approval, the government has also sanctioned the first instalment of ₹18.90 crore to initiate construction work. Designed on the theme “Muskuraiye Ki Aap Lucknow Mein Hain” (Smile, You Are in Lucknow), the pedestrian bridge is envisioned as a new urban landmark that will…

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Divisional Facilitation Council Meeting Held Under Chairmanship of Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Facilitation Council (DFC) was held at the Export Bhawan Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant. The meeting focused on the review and resolution of pending cases related to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lucknow division. The meeting was attended by Member Secretary and Additional Commissioner (Industries), Lucknow Division, Kanchan Subodh, Member/Representative of Laghu Udyog Bharati, Arun Bhatia, along with parties concerned in the listed references. During the meeting, pending MSME-related cases were reviewed in detail, with…

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